Fire risk assessment qualifications launched by FPA with FireQual accreditation
Iain Hoey
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Fire risk assessment qualifications aligned to BS 8674
The Fire Protection Association (FPA) has been approved by FireQual to deliver fire risk assessment qualifications aligned to BS 8674:2025, with the announcement dated 21 January 2026.
The FPA said the qualifications are designed to meet the competency levels set out in BS 8674:2025.
The suite includes a Level 3 Certificate in Foundation Fire Risk Assessment and a Level 4 Certificate in Intermediate Fire Risk Assessment, with course dates available now.
It also includes a Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Fire Risk Assessment, with course dates described as coming soon.
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The FPA said its training will focus on the core competencies in BS 8674 and will cover interpreting fire safety plans and fire risk assessment action plans.
The training is also intended to support decisions on when specialist advice is needed, including technical input for assessing external walls using PAS 9980 guidance.
Lewis Ramsay, Group Chief Operating Officer of BAFE Holdings, said: “FireQual are at the front-end of leading the charge for high quality, regulated, competency-based qualifications in the fire safety sector to evidence skills and knowledge.
“These unique fire risk assessment qualifications are aligned to BS 8674:2025 and BAFE’s SP205 Scheme evidence requirements.
“We are proud to be working with the Fire Protection Association as one of our Approved Training Centres to award these qualifications which offer a progressive pathway for fire risk assessors and set a new benchmark for professional competence in the sector.”
Luke Ventura, Deputy Head of Training at the FPA, said: “We are delighted to announce our suite of new FireQual-accredited fire risk assessment qualifications.
“By aligning with BS 8674:2025, we are equipping fire risk assessors with the latest best practice and technical expertise, enabling them to further demonstrate competency to Duty Holders and Responsible Persons.
“We are in the process of creating a bridging course for existing learners, helping them close knowledge gaps, gain the equivalent FireQual qualification, and progress to the higher-level qualifications offered by the FPA.”
Learners can complete the qualifications at the FPA’s Training and Education Centre in Oxfordshire, online, or on-site at client premises.
The FPA also referenced a webinar recorded in November 2025 on the BS 8674:2025 competency framework and how the new qualifications map to its levels.
